Studio Technician - Newscast Director/TD

WUSA-TV, the Gannett-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC (NSI Rank 8) seeks a Studio Technician - Newscast Director/TD to direct live newscasts, taped webcasts, cut-ins, local programs and commercial projects as required. The Studio Technician determines camera angles, lighting and set arrangement. Also performs other duties as assigned; Robotics, Master Control, Audio, Ingest. Effective interaction with a control room team from multiple departments is critical to success. Strong leadership and organizational skills are a must.

Requirements: Must have a strong working knowledge of studio and location equipment including, but not limited to studio lighting equipment, teleprompter, robotic studio cameras, switcher and remote cameras. Knowledge of Deko and DekoMos a plus. Experience with ENPS and Avid server system also a plus. Required skill knowledge includes: 5 years experience in various aspects of television production preferred. Minimum of 3 years explerience directing. Excellent communication skills required, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers. Knowledge of Metropolitan Washington is helpful. We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving, a strong work etic and winning. Must be willing to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.